Study Nurse

Kenyatta National Hospital in collaboration with Global HOPE- Texas Children Hospital is seeking to fill the following position in the project “Global HOPE/ KNH project”

Position: Study Nurse (1 position)

Reporting to: Program Lead

Location: Nairobi

Job Term: part-time; 6-months

Job Purpose

The study nurse will be responsible for conducting study activities for the Global Hope/KNH Project in Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi County. He/she will directly report to the Program Lead.

Duties & Responsibilities

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2. Discuss study procedures and conduct screening with facility clients to assess interest in and eligibility for participation in the research project.
   
3. Perform the informed consent processes, obtain written and/or verbal consent for research procedures and document the consent process as needed.
   
4. Input/Record data per approved Standard Operating Procedures in an electronic database using tablets; communicate with data manager to transfer records and maintain devices.
   
5. Conduct the required project procedures as stipulated in the project protocol
   
6. Maintain proper communication between program site, program coordinator and Program Lead.
   
7. Maintain adequate supplies at the program sites (for example, study forms)
   
8. Submit daily summary of program progress to the program coordinator, and Program lead and suggest any improvements to the program procedures as appropriate
   
9. Ensure strict compliance with ethical requirements for conduct of research, privacy and confidentiality of study participants and their data.
   
10. Submit summaries of recruitment and enrolment to the Program lead.
    
11. Attend regular meetings with the Program Lead and/or Program coordinator to discuss program progress and activities.
    
12. Provide support for non-research activities at the facility.
    
13. Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
    
14. Any other duties that may be allocated by the Program.
    

 Qualification & Experience

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• Must be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya
  
• Must have minimum a Diploma in Nursing.
  
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience working as a nurse.
  
• Must have at least 2 years’ research experience
  
• Must have experience in REDCAP/ODK
  
• Must be trained in Human Subjects protection /Good Clinical Practice
  
• Must have excellent computer skills.
  
• Excellent communication skills: Must be able to communicate to the study participants well and with Project Lead via email and Skype.
  
• Team player with ability to work closely with other study staff at the site.
  
• Flexibility in the job location and start period.
  
• Must be computer literate.
  
• Must be knowledgeable in patient’s navigation.
  

Applications must include the following:

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• Application letter, Complete CV with 2 referees indicating their telephone contacts and e-mail contacts
  
• Relevant certificates and testimonials
  
• Valid Practicing License
  
• If qualified for the above post, please send your application addressed to the Program Lead, “Global HOPE/ KNH project”.
  

If qualified for the above post, please send the above documents to the email knhglobalhope@gmail.com by 30th March 2026.

The application should be done online. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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